<p><strong>History</strong></p>

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<p>Alexandra Park, Manchester, was designed in 1869 by Alexander Hennell and was opened to the public in 1870. Hennell&#39;s design was experimental in its use of oval shaped and curved pathways, which contrasted with the more rigid geometry seen previously in Victorian landscapes.</p>

<p>The Park underwent a &pound;5million transformation during 2013/14 with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Manchester City Council, the Lawn Tennis Association, English Cricket Board and Sport England to bring the community facilities back to life.</p>
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<p><strong>Facilities</strong></p>

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	<li>4 Tennis courts;</li>
	<li>Multi use games area (MUGA)</li>
	<li>Cricket square (grass pitch must be boked in advance through pmguffog@lcc.co.uk - use artificial pitch for non-league matches;</li>
	<li>Caf&eacute;;</li>
	<li>Toilet facilities/ baby change (available during caf&eacute; opening hours);</li>
	<li>Sports changing rooms including showers;</li>
	<li>Accessible changing rooms;</li>
	<li>Community rooms for hire;</li>
	<li>Football Pitch;</li>
	<li>Children&rsquo;s play areas; and</li>
	<li>Fishing Lake.</li>
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<p>Free wifi&nbsp;available at:</p>

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	<li>Alexandra Park Lodge;</li>
	<li>Alexandra Park Pavilion; and&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Alexandra Park Yard and Office area</li>
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